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2021-2022Walden UniversityStudent HandbookMarch 2022
Academic OfficesWalden University100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 1210Minneapolis, MN 554011-800-925-3368Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, https://hlcommission.org/.Walden University practices a policy of nondiscrimination in admission to, access to, and employment in its programs andactivities. Walden does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion or creed, marital status, disability,national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.Walden is committed to providing barrier-free access to its educational services and makes appropriate and reasonableaccommodations when necessary. Students requesting accommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mustcontact the Office of Disability Services at disability@mail.waldenu.edu (1-800-925-3368, ext. 3121205; or visit theDisability Services website).Walden University is a registered trademark of Walden University, LLC. 2022 Walden University, LLC. All rights reserved.Walden University Student Handbook (March 2022)i
ContentsContentsContents . iiWelcome to the Student Handbook . 1What's New? . 2Section 1. Introduction . 3A Message for Students . 3About the Student Handbook . 3Where to Look . 4Section 2. About Walden University . 6About Walden University . 6History . 6Healthcare Access and Quality . 10Social Supports for Healthy Communities. 10Vision, Mission, and Goals. 10Vision . 10Mission . 10Goals . 10University Values . 11Values . 11Social Change . 12Accreditation . 12State Authorization and International Approval Statements. 14State Authorization Statements . 14International Approval Statements. 14Legal Information . 18Privacy Policy . 18Trademarks, Copyright, and Disclaimers . 27Walden Awards and Honoraria . 28Honoraria for Research Publications and Presentations. 28Undergraduate Academic Recognition . 29Honorary Degrees . 30Walden Awards . 30Section 3. Student Expectations and Responsibilities . 32Student Conduct and Responsibilities . 32Drug and Alcohol Policy . 32Code of Conduct. 32Review Process for Code of Conduct Violations . 36Student Appeals and Grievances . 37Walden University Student Handbook (March 2022)ii
Professional Competence . 41Confidentiality . 42Anti-Hazing Policy . 42Student Guidelines for the Classroom . 43Student Attendance and Engagement . 44Class Participation Requirement . 44Ongoing Attendance and Engagement. 44Student Engagement via Participation in Online Discussion. 45Student Attendance for Undergraduate Programs . 45Student Attendance for Graduate Programs . 45Participation in Online Discussion . 46Student Discussion Participation . 46Faculty Members' Discussion Participation . 47Style Guide for Written Work . 47Experiential Learning Through Multimedia Presentations . 47Student Responsibility for Technology . 47Student Responsibility for Technology Backup Plan . 48Walden's Grading Policy . 49Late Assignments . 49Incomplete Grades for Graduate and Undergraduate Students . 50Process for Petitions, Appeals, Grievances, and Complaints . 50Petitions for Policy Exceptions. 51Student Education Records . 51Notification of FERPA Rights . 51Disclosure of Student and Alumni Information . 52Student Contact and Identification Information . 53Student Identification Cards . 54Section 4. Academic Calendar, Admission, and Enrollment . 55Academic Calendar and Registration Policies . 55Calendar at a Glance. 55Quarter-Based Programs . 562022–2023 . 56Semester-Based Programs . 61Registration Policies . 66Admission Policies . 69Misrepresentation of Credentials . 69Second Graduate Degree . 69Admissions Decisions . 69Admission Requirements . 70Bachelor's Admission Requirements: New and Transfer Students . 70Certificate Admission Requirements . 71Doctoral Admission Requirements . 71Education Specialist Admission Requirements . 72Walden University Student Handbook (March 2022)iii
Executive Master of Business Administration Admission Requirements . 72Master's Admission Requirements . 73Master's Certificate Admission Requirements . 73Post-Doctoral Certificate Admission Requirements . 74Post-Master's Certificate Admission Requirements . 74Additional Academic Unit/Program Requirements . 74College of Allied Health: Additional Academic Requirements . 75The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Services . 75Teacher Preparation Program With a Master of Arts in Teaching . 76Graduate Certificate Programs . 76Master's Programs . 77Education Specialist (EdS) Programs . 78Doctor of Education (EdD) . 79PhD in Developmental Psychology . 81PhD in Education . 82College of Management and Human Potential . 84College of Nursing . 86College of Psychology and Community Services . 89School of Counseling . 89Barbara Solomon School of Social Work . 89School of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies . 90Applicants With Degrees and Coursework From Non-U.S. Institutions . 91Changing Concentrations or Specializations Within a Degree Program . 92Changing Degree Programs . 93Conditional Admission . 94Deferring Admission . 95English Proficiency . 95Gaining Readmission . 96Minimum Credit Requirements for Academic Programs. 99Non-Degree-Seeking Students .100Prior Learning Credit.101Transfer of Credit .105Enrollment Requirements .133Certificate Time to Completion .134Continuous Enrollment Policy .134Enrollment Options.134Enrollment Status .134Maximum Course Registration Limit .135Minimum Credits Earned at Walden Toward Bachelor's Degree .136Minimum Years of Enrollment at Walden Toward Graduate Degrees .136Enrollment Verification .136Section 5. Tuition and Financial Aid . 137Tuitions and Fees .137Walden University Student Handbook (March 2022)iv
Quarter-Based Programs (Tuitions and Fees) .137Semester-Based Programs (Tuitions and Fees) .149Payment Deadlines and Policies .157Bursar Hold .157Special Policies .158Refund Policies .158Monthly Payment Plans.170Family Tuition Reduction .170Tuition Reduction Benefits .
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